关键词 | 未来食品&农业 |周子未来 【SynBioCon】 获 悉，12月12日，我国细胞培养肉产业迎来历史性突破！ 南京周子未来食品科技有限公司（简称 "周子未来"）正式建成 国内规模最大的细胞培养肉中试工厂 ， 完成 全球首次2000升生物反应器细胞培养猪肉规 模化 试生产 。这标志着我国细胞培养肉技术正式实现从实验室研发到工程化系统生产的关键跨越，为产业商业化落地及参与全球食品科技竞争奠定了 核心基 础 周子未来大合影 周子未来是中国细胞培养肉领域的开拓者与持续引领者 ， 2019年，南京农业大学周光宏教授团队成功研制出中国第一块细胞培养肉，实现了该领域 从"0"到"1"的历史性突破；2020年团队核心成员丁世杰博士等在南京国家农高区创立周子未来，全力推进细胞培养肉的产业化进程；2023年，周子 未来完成国际首次细胞培养猪肉500升生物反应器中试生产，打通了规模化生产的关键路径，中国食品科学技术学会组织专家认定该成果整体技术处于 国际领先水平；2025年12月 ， 周子未来成功实现全球首次细胞培养猪肉2000升生物反应器规模化试生产，标志着我国在细胞培养肉整体技术进入国际前 列，在细胞培养猪肉方面已 ...

Core Insights - Beyond Meat, once hailed as the "first stock of plant-based meat," has exited the Chinese market within five years of its entry, marking a significant retreat for the brand [3][19] - The company faced challenges including high product prices, poor consumer reception, and a lack of taste compared to traditional meat, leading to a decline in sales and eventual withdrawal from the market [11][12][19] Company Overview - Beyond Meat entered the Chinese market in 2020, establishing a factory in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, and partnering with major food chains like Starbucks and KFC to promote its products [8][10] - Despite initial enthusiasm and significant investment, the company reported a decline in revenue from $4.19 billion in 2022 to $3.26 billion in 2024, with cumulative losses reaching $8.64 billion [14][19] Market Dynamics - The plant-based meat sector saw a surge in interest and investment from 2019 to 2020, with a 500% increase in investment events related to plant-based companies in China [5][6] - However, as consumer interest waned and product quality issues became apparent, investment in the sector decreased significantly, leading to the closure of several companies [13][14] Consumer Reception - Consumer feedback highlighted that Beyond Meat's products were priced higher than traditional meat, with a 454g pack of plant-based beef mince priced at 199 yuan, compared to 140 yuan for real beef [11][12] - A significant 74% of consumers indicated they would not repurchase plant-based meat products, primarily due to taste and texture issues [12][19] Industry Challenges - The plant-based meat industry is currently facing a "winter" phase, with many companies struggling to secure funding and maintain operations [13][14] - Experts suggest that the industry must focus on improving product quality, establishing standards, and finding a sustainable market position to survive [17][18][19] Future Outlook - Despite current challenges, there is potential for growth in the plant-based meat sector, particularly if companies can innovate and meet consumer expectations for taste and price [17][18] - The global market for plant-based meat is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting a market size of approximately $7.6 billion in 2024, expanding to about $38.5 billion by 2033 [18]